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Learn how debt and equity can be used to finance infrastructure investments and how investors approach infrastructure investments! According to the OECD, the global infrastructure investment requirement by 2030 for transport, electricity generation, transmission & distribution, and water & telecommunications totals to 71 trillion dollars. This figure represents about 3.5% of the annual World GDP from 2007 to 2030. The European Commission estimated, that by 2020, Europe will need between 1.5 - 2 trillion Euros in infrastructure investments. Between 2011 and 2020, about 500 billion Euros will be required for the implementation of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) program, 400 billion Euros for Energy distribution networks and smart grids, 200 billion Euros on Energy transmission networks and storage, and 500 billion Euros for the upgrade and construction of new power plants. An additional 38 - 58 billion Euros and 181 - 268 billion Euros in capital investment will be needed to achieve the targets set by the European Commission for broadband diffusion. Traditionally investments in infrastructure were financed using public sources. However, severe budget constraints and inefficient management of infrastructure by public entities have led to an increased involvement of private investors in the business. The course focuses on how private investors approach infrastructure projects from the standpoint of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. The course concentrates on the practical aspects of project finance: the most frequently used financial techniques for infrastructure investments. The repeated use of real life examples and case studies will allow students to link the theoretical background to actual business practices. In the end of the course, students will be capable of analyzing a complex transaction, identifying the key elements of a deal, and suggesting proper solutions for deal structuring from a financial advisor's perspective. Course Format The course will consist of lecture videos, readings, and talks given by guest speakers. Although we do hope you will attend the entire course, it is possible to just focus on single topics. Suggested Readings The course is designed to be self-contained, there are no obligatory readings that must be acquired outside of the course. For students interested in additional study material, you may refer to: • Gatti Stefano, "Project Finance in theory and practice", Academic Press, 2nd edition, 2012....

Top reviews

VM

Aug 23, 2020

Concepts of project finance are explained very clearly. Focus on debt syndication and loan amortization methods is specially helpful. The course content can be updated as it is slightly old.

JM

Feb 14, 2021

Very informative course. Helped me to understand the Fundamentals of Project Finance and get a good high level understanding of tax and finance implication on project finance cash flows.

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By Bruno O B

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Nov 24, 2021

Excelent course!

By Wanda A A

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Jul 18, 2021

very nice course

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Jan 22, 2019

excellent course

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Dec 2, 2016

EXCELLENT COURSE

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Mar 15, 2024

it is very good

By Ilham B

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Feb 23, 2021

Simply the best

By Connah J

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Aug 13, 2020

Very informativ

By Eduardo K

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Apr 3, 2017

excelente curso

By saibou k

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Jul 24, 2016

Excellent class

By Ali S

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Aug 28, 2017

Amazing course

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Apr 25, 2025

comprehensive

By Aubrey L

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Oct 6, 2022

Very helpful

By Michael Z

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Jan 20, 2022

Great Course!

By ATTA A P

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Jun 13, 2020

Great course.

By Elizaveta S

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May 21, 2018

Great course!

By Mateusz B

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Sep 24, 2017

Great course!

By Evgeni S

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Aug 2, 2017

great course

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Jun 22, 2024

great course

By Emiliano V

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May 23, 2024

GREAT COURSE

By Olha

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Jan 12, 2022

great course

By Amany N M

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Sep 6, 2021

Top course !

By SHASANK V

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Sep 17, 2020

Great course

By gianluca c

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Aug 6, 2020

Excellent!!!

By Pelham H

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Sep 8, 2019

Well done...

By Antonio F P P

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Jun 16, 2019

Outstanding!